3Com H3C Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #22 with an average rating of 10.0, while Juniper is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.0% mindshare in ES, compared to Juniper’s 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and 3Com H3C Switches compete in the networking market. Data comparisons show Juniper excels in technical support and reliability, while 3Com H3C offers ease of integration and an advanced feature set.

Features: Juniper EX Series provides robust security protocols, high performance, and seamless integration with Junos OS. 3Com H3C boasts comprehensive network management tools, extensive scalability options, and strong Layer 2/3 functionalities.

Room for Improvement: Juniper EX Series could improve its initial cost and ease of deployment for smaller networks and offer more competitive pricing for budget-conscious businesses. Enhancements in automation capabilities could benefit enterprise-level operations. 3Com H3C may need to bolster its technical support and focus on integrating more robust security protocols. Increased reliability could match higher performance demands, and its interface can be made more intuitive for advanced users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Juniper EX Series is recognized for its intuitive installation and responsive customer support. Its comprehensive assistance stands out, though 3Com H3C is noted for straightforward deployment and user-friendly setup, offering faster processes for less complex networks.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper EX Series requires higher upfront investments justified by long-term reliability and substantial ROI, targeting long-term returns. 3Com H3C offers a cost-effective solution with quicker ROI due to lower initial investments, appealing to those prioritizing cost efficiency.

To learn more, read our detailed 3Com H3C Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

3Com H3C Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of 3Com H3C Switches is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches	3.2%
3Com H3C Switches	1.0%
Other	95.8%

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AdnanAli1

Manager at Necsol

Has improved operational response times and reduced downtime across departments

There is no negative impact, but to some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product. Their software product is quite different and is new software. You have to take some time to learn their programming and other things such as installation of the media, Windows or office applications, or anything else. It is not complex. It is because it is a new thing and we had to face a little more problem for the installation at first. But now after some time, it has become easy for us because we have been working with Dell and listening about Dell for a long time, about decades. 3Com H3C Switches has occupied our market and has been working now for the last two to three years. 3Com H3C Switches has gained this much reputation and the brand is at its peak. It will be a matter of time and with the passage of time the learning stage will improve.

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Patrick Anaku

Senior Network Engineer at Roke Telkom

Has provided reliable performance with useful features such as virtual chassis and high port density

The important thing for our use case of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches has been reliability, and there are features such as the Virtual Chassis feature, which is one of the things we use. In our case, we use them as core switches in a network that is not very large, and their reliability and the Virtual Chassis feature work well for us. It was one of the reasons we chose it, along with the port density; we are using the 32 port and the 48 port, which work for our needs. Regarding its security features such as MACsec encryption, they are standard and cover what we want; we do not do a lot as they are just Layer 2 switches, but it has standard security features.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"They're straightforward and stable."

"The installation is quite straightforward."

"3Com H3C Switches products are available at a low price, and the second most important factor is their services, availability of parts, and warranty claims, with main service centers in all major cities of Pakistan."

"The user interface is upgraded to the latest GUI technology, allowing configurations like VLAN to be done through the interface rather than the command line, making it more efficient."

"The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches."

"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."

"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."

"Their customer service is instant with a tracking system and follow-ups for human access."

"You willuse almost every feature on every switch to some degree because the utility is valuable."

"Junos OS is extremely flexible and easy to pick up."

"The solution is easy to use and has good integration."

"Juniper switches are smart and we have all the features that we want. You can rollback to the previous version if you make any mistake during configuration. This is not possible in Cisco."

"It is very valuable for SRX devices and we have found it very easy to configure."

"I like that it's fairly easy to implement these ethernet switches."

"It is a scalable solution."

"What I like most about this solution is that it is secure."

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Cons

"The company should come up with new security features and new management and log recording systems, helping customers to analyze issues and prevent future incidents."

"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."

"The company should come up with new security features and new management and log recording systems, helping customers to analyze issues and prevent future incidents."

"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."

"To some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product."

"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."

"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."

"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."

"Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches can be improved by having more Layer 3 capabilities; it depends on the use case."

"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see better integration with software-defined networking."

"Improvements can be made in the web user interface and web management."

"Juniper Ethernet Switches' tech support is hard to reach and slow."

"We need to start seeing some kind of AI to assist with some of what we really want to accomplish from a policy standpoint to achieve better efficiency."

"Jupiter Switches' configuration is a little difficult to understand."

"The Virtual Chassis Fabric is kind of complicated to troubleshoot sometimes. On the MPLS side, they're good — they're fine for the pseudo-wires and stuff—but they need more work on the LAN. It is difficult to troubleshoot their LAN technologies like Virtual Chassis."

"The configuration could be made simpler."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."

"3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"Juniper Ethernet Switches could be less expensive. There is not a license needed to use the solution."

"Juniper Ethernet Switches' pricing is high, but that's reflected across the market."

"The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."

"If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors."

"Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM."

"We don't need to pay for the solution's features."

"The pricing is very aggressive."

"It is an inexpensive product."

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Comparison Review

it_user82779

Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Jan 29, 2014

Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco

Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

University

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

University

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	39
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	24

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about 3Com H3C Switches?

The installation is quite straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3Com H3C Switches?

Price is the major factor. You cannot say it is much better because all servers and all products have a few things in common, which are the processor, storage, and RAM and other things. Mostly the ...

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What needs improvement with 3Com H3C Switches?

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In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?

Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...

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What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?

Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horri...

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Overview

3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

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Sample Customers

British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV

BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.

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